I feel it. Most Christians do, to some extent. It is Jesus calling Peter out of the boat. It is God telling Joshua to begin the possession of the promised land by marching in circles around Jericho. God has great plans for us all. Are you willing to leave the boat and do the impossible?
I like safety. I like comfort. God is teaching me to release both of those and venture into the wild. That is where He is. That is where the river of his Spirit is flowing. That is where I have to be -- the Holy Wild -- Living on the edge of God's will.
Hey, you don't have to wait until church or small group to listen for what God wants to do or say! If you have some time during the day today, pray this way: God what do you want to say in small group tonight? What do you want to do? Who do you want to touch? Then take a few moments to listen, write down what you think God is saying to you, and tell us about it tonight!
posted by brian | 5:30 PM
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I just started going to Planet Fitness in an effort to loss some weight and shape up. I enjoy it. Exercise and getting in shape is work but at the time it really does not hurt an awful lot. However, a few days later, and I really have some sore muscles.
Spiritually it can be like that too. We have a great time at church or in small group. God moves, we are ministered to, God exercises our faith and gifting, etc. It feels good - it pumps you up. But a few days later it can hurt. There are some things that we just can not be a part of now. Some relationships get strained, some emotions flood in and overwhelm us, and fatigue sets in. We have an enemy and he is not happy when we flex our faith.
So if you have faced some difficulties over the last 2 weeks, be encouraged! We stretch, work out our faith and gifting...then some pain comes and we face it....and we grow in the process.
God is growing us, I can feel it and I know you can too. This is the most dynamic small group I have ever been a part of and I can't wait to see what Jesus does on Friday! I look forward to seeing you all there...and invite a friend! Why keep this to yourself?
posted by brian | 5:27 PM
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